91制片厂 Professor Bernie Smiley stands in his office surrounded by shelves filled with personal photos and mementos.
91制片厂 Professor Bernie Smiley stands in his office surrounded by shelves filled with personal photos and mementos.

91制片厂 (91制片厂) professor Bernie Smiley has once again been recognized among the area鈥檚 top educators, earning second place in The Daily News Readers鈥 Choice Awards for Best Professor. This marks the second consecutive year Smiley has received recognition in the annual community poll.

In 2024, Smiley was named Best Professor by the Readers鈥 Choice Awards. This year, his honorable second-place finish underscores his continued impact and recognition from the Galveston County community.

"I'm a lifelong member of Galveston County," said Smiley. "To be recognized here, where I was born and raised, makes it even more meaningful."

Smiley has taught full time at 91制片厂 since 2003, influencing countless students through both classroom discussions and personal engagement. Known for his 鈥渁ggressively optimistic鈥 approach, he encourages students to pursue opportunities, meet challenges head-on and embrace new perspectives.

"You might be right, or we might both be right. We just have entirely different perspectives on what's going on here," he said. "So, let's talk about it, and that allows everybody to broaden their mind, which is exactly what college is supposed to be about."

Smiley encourages anyone interested in exploring 91制片厂 to take the first step. He highlights the college鈥檚 affordability, student support services and the benefit of small class sizes that foster one-on-one connections.

"We're here because we believe in education and we believe in the community college system," he said. "I love what I do."

Smiley鈥檚 recognition reflects 91制片厂鈥檚 commitment to student success and the strength of its faculty. 91制片厂 professors are consistently praised for their ability to connect with students, provide individualized attention and prepare graduates for success in the workforce and beyond.